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Wool Plaid Suit

Wool Plaid Suit - Suit
Accession #: 3972.15
Title: Wool Plaid Suit
Object Type: Suit
Participants:
Physical Description: Wool plaid, twill weave, suit in black and white with bright red and bright yellow thin stripes; lined with bright yellow taffeta. The suit consists of a vest and matching skirt. The suit has matching leather shoes (3972.16) also in the collection.
Description: Joni McWilliams was one of the teen-aged fashion consultants who worked with buyers at The Crescent department store in Spokane during the 1970s. She probably purchased this two-piece suit and matching shoes at The Crescent.
Category: Textiles
Dimensions:
skirt length 16"
waist 24"
chest Vest 33"
length, center back Vest 26"
length belt 45"
Materials/Techniques:
wool (textile) (Material)
silk (textile) (Material)
Marks/Inscription:
WIPPETTE (center back neck of vest)
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Betty McWilliams, 2001

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